"Animal Farm" (1945) by George Orwell

The late Christopher Hitchens was a great champion of Orwell's work, and Hitchens' enthusiasm persuaded me to revisit this short, powerful fable. In the light of current world events, Orwell's satire acquires even more urgency and moral force. — J.K.

The late Christopher Hitchens was a great champion of Orwell's work, and Hitchens' enthusiasm persuaded me to revisit this short, powerful fable. In the light of current world events, Orwell's satire acquires even more urgency and moral force. — J.K.

The late Christopher Hitchens was a great champion of Orwell's work, and Hitchens' enthusiasm persuaded me to revisit this short, powerful fable. In the light of current world events, Orwell's satire acquires even more urgency and moral force. — J.K.